Novell beefs up instant messaging offering

AUTHOR(S)

Connor, Deni

PUB. DATE

August 2000

SOURCE

Network World;08/07/2000, Vol. 17 Issue 32, p14

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on Novell's release of its Instantme 2.0 software, which is designed to make the company's instant messaging product more secure and easier to administer. Incorporation of security features such as X.509 encryption and the use of digital certificates; Browser-based interface; Audio and video capabilities; Storage of a user's contact lists in a Novell Directory Services-based directory.

Reports on Novell's expected release of Bulletproof, an updated version of its GroupWise collaboration/electronic mail package, for beta testing in August 2000. Targeting of companies that want to outsource their electronic mail functions; Separation of management functions between application...

Reports on Novell's introduction of its Novell Internet Messaging System (NIMS) 2.6 at ISPcon in San Jose, California in November 2000. Standards-based Internet messaging system for Internet service providers (ISP) and application service providers (ASP); Features that increase the security and...

Reports on Novell's introduction of the Novell Internet Messaging System (NIMS) in December 1999. NIMS as an open standards-based electronic mail server and Web browser client; Integration with Novell's eDirectory data repository; Applications for large corporate networks; Mail proxy function;...

Presents files uploaded by Novell, including patches, drivers, utilities and installation instructions located in sections 1-14 of the Novell Library Forum as of February. Uploading date; File names; Sizes in bytes.

Reports that Novell Inc. will propose that its Lightweight Document Printing Application (LDPA) be the protocol for Internet printing. Proposal from Novell to the Internet Engineering Task Force, an Internet standards body, in November 1996; Features of the LDPA protocol.

Provides information on the NetWare 6.0 software developed by Novell, which aims to enhance the network operating system into a vehicle for accessing services over the Internet. Features; Remarks from Chip DiComo, manager of global information services at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.